Propulsion Systems Design and Systems Engineer

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In this position...

Our organization is in search of outstanding individuals to help shape the direction of our next generation of electrified propulsion systems. The Research & Advanced Engineering Propulsion Design and Systems Engineer will develop and test innovative advanced electrified propulsion systems and technologies for future electrified vehicles. Successful applicants will provide electrified propulsion expertise for advanced propulsion system design lead integration of electrified components and systems and develop systems-level tradeoffs in advanced propulsion systems and vehicles. This position entails working collaboratively with Ford internal and external teams including Systems Engineering Software/Controls Component D&R and suppliers to design and develop systems and components to support innovative advanced electrified propulsion systems.

What youll do...

Lead technology development workstreams for advanced propulsion technologies and systems for electrified applications such as hybrid electric (e.g. EREVs FHEVs PHEVs) and electric vehicles.

Utilize electrified propulsion expertise to design advanced propulsion systems and architectures based on system-level tradeoffs and vehicle-level attributes such as vehicle fuel economy performance drivability and NVH

Lead cross functional teams (e.g. battery motor driveline high voltage system edrivetrain controls calibration simulation thermal) to develop requirements and design verification plans assess attributes and robustness for new electrified technology including full vehicle design build and/or test

Assess propulsion system design trade-offs between thermal packaging NVH and hardware/software solutions and impact to vehicle performance range/fuel economy and cooling in collaboration with vehicle simulation thermal and component teams

Collect and analyze propulsion system and vehicle data to optimize the propulsion system design and ensure requirements and attributes are achieved

Apply systems engineering and problem-solving tools and methods (Boundary Diagrams P-Diagrams DFMEA) for system and technology concept development cascading requirements and project scoping.

Use customer-focused design principles to develop advanced propulsion technologies

Prepare and present technical project reviews to management

Scope new technology projects and/or workstreams by defining development workplans identifying resource needs and identifying the business case

Work with Ford and supplier engineering teams to guide the development of new technologies through stage-gated technology development including identification and resolution of key technical challenges for integration of the technology into Ford products

Identify and engineer technology interfaces ideal functions noise factors requirements and failure modes

Develop and evaluate design concepts to meet key technology attributes and use cases including application of customer vehicle data analytics

Conduct competitive benchmarking assessments

Develop technology design verification test plans to evaluate technology attributes performance and robustness

Execute technology design verification testing through simulation bench and full vehicle testing

Youll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering Physics or equivalent engineering degree

2 years prior experience in electrified propulsion systems and/or components engineering testing and analysis

Ability and interest to design clean-sheet advanced propulsion systems

Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving development issues to resolution

Hands-on experience in conducting bench and vehicle-level tests

Strong problem-solving leadership communication interpersonal and teamwork skills

Motivated to learn and contribute quickly

Self-motivated with eagerness to take on responsibility deliver results with minimal supervision and manage multiple workstreams concurrently in an effective and efficient manner.

Strong leadership teamwork and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Strong communicator capable of presenting effectively to varied technical audiences

Even better you may have...

M.S. in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering Physics or related field

Passion for and understanding of all electrified powertrain systems (battery motor thermal)

Previous experience in fast-paced work environment focusing on propulsion systems e.g. start-up company or Formula SAE team or similar work experience

Significant vehicle level development powertrain and individual component design experience.

Experience designing developing and testing hardware from first idea to real world.

Ability to use basic physics to predict torque power and energy required for different use cases

Proficient understanding of automotive systems and hybrid powertrain architectures and ability to understand nuance and tradeoffs between various applications

Strong systems engineering skills and propulsion systems technical background

Experience in propulsion engineering or comparable engineering role such as electrified system design build test controls and/or calibration

Knowledge of key powertrain sub-systems with emphasis on electrified propulsion systems Understanding of electrical architecture on a vehicle system level e.g. how different modules interface/communicate in current and future connected vehicle environments

Understanding of electrified propulsion systems functionality and vehicle attribute trade-offs

Familiarity with vehicle controls systems and vehicle energy management

Ability to manage competing technology attributes at a system level and cascade attribute requirements to system level design requirements

Experience using data acquisition systems data processing and analysis for design development and validation of propulsion systems

Demonstrated track record of delivering new technologies to vehicle programs

Willingness and ability to travel to vehicle proving ground sites and test labs

Experience with or willingness to learn the following skills:

ATI Vision

Software development experience in C C Python Matlab/Simulink or equivalent

WORQ / ELMS work / test requests

CAD / Teamcenter Engineering

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7.

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